Question: How many contestants did this season have?

Answer: 10

<hl> The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. <hl> For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.

The top <hl> 10 <hl> contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.


Question: How many weeks in a row were male contestants eliminated?

The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.

Answer: five

<hl> The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. <hl> For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.

The top 10 contestants started with <hl> five <hl> males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.


Question: Who as the last man to be eliminated?

Answer: Lazaro Arbos

<hl> The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. <hl> For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.

The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with <hl> Lazaro Arbos <hl> the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.


Question: How many contestants were able to perform for two weeks without any eliminations?

Answer: four

The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. <hl> It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week. <hl>

The top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with Lazaro Arbos the last male to be eliminated. For the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. It was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top <hl> four <hl> contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.


Question: Who was the winner of American Idols twelfth season?

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

Answer: Candice Glover

<hl> 23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. <hl> Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old <hl> Candice Glover <hl> won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.


Question: Which contestant came in second on season 12 of American Idol?

Answer: Kree Harrison

<hl> 23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. <hl> Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with <hl> Kree Harrison <hl> taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.


Question: What was the first song released by Candice Glover after winning American Idol?

Answer: I Am Beautiful

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. <hl> Glover released " I Am Beautiful " as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. <hl> Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "<hl> I Am Beautiful <hl>" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

Glover released " <hl> I Am Beautiful <hl> " as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show.


Question: What song did Kree Harrison first release after being on American Idol?

Answer: All Cried Out

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. <hl> Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released " All Cried Out " immediately after the show. <hl> Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "<hl> All Cried Out <hl>" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released " <hl> All Cried Out <hl> " immediately after the show.


Question: Who won this season of Idol?

Answer: Candice Glover

<hl> 23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. <hl> Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old <hl> Candice Glover <hl> won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.


Question: Who was the runner up?

Answer: Kree Harrison

<hl> 23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. <hl> Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with <hl> Kree Harrison <hl> taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.


Question: What was Glover's first single?

Answer: I Am Beautiful

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. <hl> Glover released " I Am Beautiful " as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. <hl> Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "<hl> I Am Beautiful <hl>" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

Glover released " <hl> I Am Beautiful <hl> " as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show.


Question: What was Harrison's first single?

Answer: All Cried Out

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. <hl> Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released " All Cried Out " immediately after the show. <hl> Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "<hl> All Cried Out <hl>" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.

Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released " <hl> All Cried Out <hl> " immediately after the show.


Question: This is the first season when what did not happen to the first runner up?

Answer: not signed by a music label

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. <hl> Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label . <hl>

23-year-old Candice Glover won the season with Kree Harrison taking the runner-up spot. Glover is the first female to win American Idol since Jordin Sparks. Glover released "I Am Beautiful" as a single while Harrison released "All Cried Out" immediately after the show. Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was <hl> not signed by a music label <hl>.

Glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was <hl> not signed by a music label <hl> .


Question: Which long time judge decided to leave his position at the end of the season?

Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.

Answer: Randy Jackson

<hl> Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson , the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. <hl> Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.

Towards the end of the season, <hl> Randy Jackson <hl>, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.

Towards the end of the season, <hl> Randy Jackson <hl> , the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures.


Question: How many seasons was Mariah Carey a judge on American Idol?

Answer: one

Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. <hl> Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers. <hl>

Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after <hl> one <hl> season to focus on their music careers.


Question: Who announced this would be his final year as a judge?

Answer: Randy Jackson

<hl> Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson , the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. <hl> Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.

Towards the end of the season, <hl> Randy Jackson <hl>, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.

Towards the end of the season, <hl> Randy Jackson <hl> , the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures.


Question: Who were the other judges to leave after this season?

Answer: Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj

Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. <hl> Both judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers. <hl>

Towards the end of the season, Randy Jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. Both judges <hl> Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj <hl> also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.


Question: What year did season 13 of American Idol first air?

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

Answer: 2014

<hl> The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014 , with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. <hl> Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, <hl> 2014 <hl>, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, <hl> 2014 <hl> , with Ryan Seacrest returning as host.


Question: Who was the host of American idol in its thirteenth season?

Answer: Ryan Seacrest

<hl> The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. <hl> Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with <hl> Ryan Seacrest <hl> returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.


Question: What new role did Randy Jackson assume during American Idols thirteenth season?

Answer: in-mentor

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. <hl> Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor . <hl> Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of <hl> in-mentor <hl>. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of <hl> in-mentor <hl> .


Question: Who directed the thirteenth season of American Idol?

Answer: Gregg Gelfand

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. <hl> Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show. <hl>

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced <hl> Gregg Gelfand <hl> as a director of the show.


Question: When did season 13 premiere?

Answer: January 15, 2014

<hl> The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014 , with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. <hl> Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on <hl> January 15, 2014 <hl>, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on <hl> January 15, 2014 <hl> , with Ryan Seacrest returning as host.


Question: Who was the mentor this season?

Answer: Randy Jackson

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. <hl> Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. <hl> Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. <hl> Randy Jackson <hl> and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.


Question: Which former judge came back to the judges' panel this season?

Answer: Jennifer Lopez

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. <hl> Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. <hl> Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge <hl> Jennifer Lopez <hl> and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.


Question: Which former mentor joined the judges' panel this season?

Answer: Harry Connick, Jr.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. <hl> Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. <hl> Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor <hl> Harry Connick, Jr. <hl> joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.


Question: Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Evan Pragger replaced which two executives?

Answer: Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. <hl> Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. <hl> Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, <hl> Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick <hl> were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.


Question: Which contestant was saved by the judges after getting the least votes on season 13 of American Idol?

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

Answer: Sam Woolf

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. <hl> In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. <hl> The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, <hl> Sam Woolf <hl> received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.


Question: At what point in season 13 did American Idol air its 500th show?

Answer: Top 3 performance night

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. <hl> The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night . <hl>

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the <hl> Top 3 performance night <hl>.

The 500th episode of the series was the <hl> Top 3 performance night <hl> .


Question: Contestants could perform what in the final rounds for the first time ever?

Answer: songs they wrote themselves

<hl> This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves . <hl> In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds <hl> songs they wrote themselves <hl>. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds <hl> songs they wrote themselves <hl> .


Question: Who received the Judges' Save this season?

Answer: Sam Woolf

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. <hl> In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. <hl> The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, <hl> Sam Woolf <hl> received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.


Question: When did the judges use their save on Woolf?

Answer: Top 8

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. <hl> In the Top 8 , Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. <hl> The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the <hl> Top 8 <hl>, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

In the <hl> Top 8 <hl> , Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges.


Question: What episode was the 500th of the entire series?

Answer: Top 3 performance night

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. <hl> The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night . <hl>

This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the <hl> Top 3 performance night <hl>.

The 500th episode of the series was the <hl> Top 3 performance night <hl> .


Question: Who won season 13 of American Idol?

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

Answer: Caleb Johnson

<hl> Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

<hl> Caleb Johnson <hl> was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".


Question: Who came in second on season 13 of American Idol?

Answer: Jena Irene

<hl> Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with <hl> Jena Irene <hl> as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".


Question: What song did Caleb Johnson first release after winning American Idol?

Answer: As Long as You Love Me

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released " As Long as You Love Me " as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One". <hl>

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "<hl> As Long as You Love Me <hl>" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

Johnson released " <hl> As Long as You Love Me <hl> " as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".


Question: What song did Jena Irene release after coming in second on American Idol?

Answer: We Are One

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released " We Are One ". <hl>

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "<hl> We Are One <hl>".

Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released " <hl> We Are One <hl> ".


Question: Who won this season of Idol?

Answer: Caleb Johnson

<hl> Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

<hl> Caleb Johnson <hl> was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".


Question: Who was the runner up this season?

Answer: Jena Irene

<hl> Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with <hl> Jena Irene <hl> as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".


Question: What was Johnson's coronation song?

Answer: As Long as You Love Me

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released " As Long as You Love Me " as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One". <hl>

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "<hl> As Long as You Love Me <hl>" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

Johnson released " <hl> As Long as You Love Me <hl> " as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".


Question: What was Irene's coronation song?

Answer: We Are One

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. <hl> Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released " We Are One ". <hl>

Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "<hl> We Are One <hl>".

Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released " <hl> We Are One <hl> ".


Question: What year did American Idol first air its fourteenth season?

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

Answer: 2015

<hl> The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015 . <hl> Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, <hl> 2015 <hl>. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, <hl> 2015 <hl> .


Question: Who was the host of American Idol in its fourteenth season?

Answer: Ryan Seacrest

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. <hl> Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. <hl> Ryan Seacrest <hl> returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.


Question: Which former contestant replaced Keith Urban for auditions in New York City?

Answer: Adam Lambert

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. <hl> Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. <hl> Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up <hl> Adam Lambert <hl> filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.


Question: What was Keith Urbans position on American Idol in its fourteenth season?

Answer: judges

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges . <hl> Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as <hl> judges <hl>. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as <hl> judges <hl> .


Question: Who did not come back as a mentor in season 14?

Answer: Randy Jackson

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. <hl> Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season. <hl>

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. <hl> Randy Jackson <hl> did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.


Question: When did season 14 premiere?

Answer: January 7, 2015

<hl> The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015 . <hl> Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on <hl> January 7, 2015 <hl>. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on <hl> January 7, 2015 <hl> .


Question: Who took Urban's spot at the New York auditions?

Answer: Adam Lambert

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. <hl> Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. <hl> Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up <hl> Adam Lambert <hl> filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.


Question: How many episodes did American Idol have each week of the top ten?

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Answer: one

<hl> Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Changes this season include only airing <hl> one <hl> episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.


Question: What drink company ended their relationship with American Idol in season 14?

Answer: Coca Cola

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. <hl> The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola <hl> ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.


Question: What car company had a relationship with American Idol in season 14?

Answer: Ford Motor Company

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. <hl> The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and <hl> Ford Motor Company <hl> maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.


Question: What record label had a contract with the winner of American Idols fourteenth season?

Answer: Big Machine Records

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. <hl> The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records . <hl>

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with <hl> Big Machine Records <hl>.

The winner of the season also received a recording contract with <hl> Big Machine Records <hl> .


Question: Starting this season, how many episodes of Idol aired every week?

Answer: one

<hl> Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Changes this season include only airing <hl> one <hl> episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.


Question: Who ended their sponsorship this season?

Answer: Coca Cola

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. <hl> The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola <hl> ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.


Question: What other company reduced their sponsorship this season?

Answer: Ford Motor Company

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. <hl> Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. <hl> The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and <hl> Ford Motor Company <hl> maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.


Question: This season, the winner won a recording contract with what company?

Answer: Big Machine Records

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. <hl> The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records . <hl>

Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with <hl> Big Machine Records <hl>.

The winner of the season also received a recording contract with <hl> Big Machine Records <hl> .


Question: Who won American Idols fourteenth season?

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Answer: Nick Fradiani

<hl> Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. <hl> By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

<hl> Nick Fradiani <hl> won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".


Question: Who came in second on American Idol in season 14?

Answer: Clark Beckham

<hl> Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham . <hl> By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating <hl> Clark Beckham <hl>. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating <hl> Clark Beckham <hl> .


Question: Who came in third on American Idol in season 14?

Answer: Jax

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax , the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield". <hl>

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax <hl>, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

<hl> Jax <hl> , the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".


Question: What was the name of Nick Fradianis victory song?

Answer: Beautiful Life

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. <hl> Fradiani released " Beautiful Life " as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "<hl> Beautiful Life <hl>" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Fradiani released " <hl> Beautiful Life <hl> " as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion".


Question: What song did Jax release after coming in third on American Idol?

Answer: Forcefield

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called " Forcefield ". <hl>

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "<hl> Forcefield <hl>".

Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called " <hl> Forcefield <hl> ".


Question: Who won this season of Idol?

Answer: Nick Fradiani

<hl> Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. <hl> By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

<hl> Nick Fradiani <hl> won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".


Question: Who was the runner up of Idol?

Answer: Clark Beckham

<hl> Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham . <hl> By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating <hl> Clark Beckham <hl>. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating <hl> Clark Beckham <hl> .


Question: What was Nick's coronation song?

Answer: Beautiful Life

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. <hl> Fradiani released " Beautiful Life " as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "<hl> Beautiful Life <hl>" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Fradiani released " <hl> Beautiful Life <hl> " as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion".


Question: What was Beckham's first release?

Answer: Champion

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. <hl> Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released " Champion ". <hl> Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "<hl> Champion <hl>". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released " <hl> Champion <hl> ".


Question: Which contestant came in third place?

Answer: Jax

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax , the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield". <hl>

Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". <hl> Jax <hl>, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

<hl> Jax <hl> , the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".


Question: What year did Fox announce the cancellation of American Idol?

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Answer: 2015

<hl> Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Fox announced on May 11, <hl> 2015 <hl> that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.


Question: How many seasons of American Idol have there been?

Answer: 15

<hl> Fox announced on May 11, 20 15 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Fox announced on May 11, 20<hl> 15 <hl> that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Fox announced on May 11, 20 <hl> 15 <hl> that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni.


Question: How many seasons was Jennifer Lopez a judge on American Idol?

Answer: 5

<hl> Fox announced on May 11, 201 5 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Fox announced on May 11, 201<hl> 5 <hl> that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Fox announced on May 11, 201 <hl> 5 <hl> that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni.


Question: What was Keith Urbans role on American Idols fifteenth season?

Answer: judges

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges . <hl>

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as <hl> judges <hl>.

Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as <hl> judges <hl> .


Question: Who hosted American Idol in its last season?

Answer: Ryan Seacrest

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges. <hl>

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest <hl> returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.


Question: When did Fox announce that Season 15 would be the final season?

Answer: May 11, 2015

<hl> Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Fox announced on <hl> May 11, 2015 <hl> that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.


Question: Who is returning as host?

Answer: Ryan Seacrest

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges. <hl>

Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. <hl> Ryan Seacrest <hl> returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.


Question: As of 2012, how many finalists did American Idol have?

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Answer: 131

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. <hl> In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States. <hl>

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the <hl> 131 <hl> contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.


Question: When did American Idol begin?

Answer: 2002

<hl> Since the show's inception in 2002 , ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. <hl> A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in <hl> 2002 <hl>, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in <hl> 2002 <hl> , ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States.


Question: What region of the United States were American Idols first five winners from?

Answer: Southern

<hl> Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. <hl> A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the <hl> Southern <hl> United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.


Question: What state is American Idol contestant Clay Aiken from?

Answer: North Carolina

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. <hl> A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina . <hl> In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from <hl> North Carolina <hl>. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from <hl> North Carolina <hl> .


Question: What state is American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry from?

Answer: North Carolina

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. <hl> A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina . <hl> In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from <hl> North Carolina <hl>. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from <hl> North Carolina <hl> .


Question: How many Idol winners have come from the southern part of America?

Answer: ten

<hl> Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. <hl> A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in 2002, <hl> ten <hl> of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.


Question: In addition to Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler, which other Idol is from North Carolina?

Answer: Chris Daughtry

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. <hl> A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry , who are all from North Carolina. <hl> In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and <hl> Chris Daughtry <hl>, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and <hl> Chris Daughtry <hl> , who are all from North Carolina.


Question: How many CDs from American Idol contestants had been sold at the beginning of 2010?

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South.

Answer: 47 million

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. <hl> Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South. <hl>

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the <hl> 47 million <hl> CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South.


Question: In the same study, how much more likely was someone from Kentucky to tune into the show?

Answer: 16 percent

<hl> The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. <hl> Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South.

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were <hl> 16 percent <hl> more likely to tune into the series. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South.


Question: How many CDS were sold by Idol contestants up to 2010?

Answer: 47 million

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. <hl> Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South. <hl>

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the <hl> 47 million <hl> CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South.


Question: Of the CDs sold, how many were by the contestants with southern ties?

Answer: 85 percent

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. <hl> Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South. <hl>

The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, <hl> 85 percent <hl> were by contestants with ties to the American South.


Question: Who won season five of American Idol?

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Answer: Taylor Hicks

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. <hl> According to season five winner Taylor Hicks , who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... <hl> So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner <hl> Taylor Hicks <hl>, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

According to season five winner <hl> Taylor Hicks <hl> , who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ...


Question: What state is Taylor Hicks from?

Answer: Alabama

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. <hl> According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama , "People in the South have a lot of pride ... <hl> So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of <hl> Alabama <hl>, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of <hl> Alabama <hl> , "People in the South have a lot of pride ...


Question: Where do people in the Southern United States often begin singing?

Answer: church

<hl> Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. <hl> Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in <hl> church <hl> that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."


Question: Where do a lot of people get their start in singing in the south?

Answer: church

<hl> Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. <hl> Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in <hl> church <hl> that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."


Question: Where is Taylor Hicks from?

Answer: Alabama

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. <hl> According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama , "People in the South have a lot of pride ... <hl> So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of <hl> Alabama <hl>, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of <hl> Alabama <hl> , "People in the South have a lot of pride ...


Question: What does the acronym WGWG stand for?

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."

Answer: White guy with guitar

<hl> For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the " White guy with guitar " or "WGWG" factor. <hl> Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "<hl> White guy with guitar <hl>" or "WGWG" factor. Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the " <hl> White guy with guitar <hl> " or "WGWG" factor.


Question: Who won season eleven of American Idol?

Answer: Phillip Phillips

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. <hl> Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys." <hl>

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. Just hours before the season eleven finale, where <hl> Phillip Phillips <hl> was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."


Question: What is the name of the book written by Richard Rushfield about American Idol?

Answer: American Idol: The Untold Story

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. <hl> Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story , said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys." <hl>

For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book <hl> American Idol: The Untold Story <hl>, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."

Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book <hl> American Idol: The Untold Story <hl> , said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."


Question: How many seasons in a row were won by caucasian guitar playing males?

Answer: five

<hl> For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. <hl> Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."

For <hl> five <hl> consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."